"I am prepared to lose votes, I am prepared to lose friends, because I believe that this is what's best for our community.

"I will stand up for that, and I will look anyone in the eye in regards to that because that is what is best for our community."

With that, Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran cast the final affirmative vote as city council approved rezoning and OCP amendments for a four-storey supportive housing project in Rutland for men recovering from addictions.